Job Description
Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK's light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.
Our specialist teams continue to offer high quality track construction, maintenance and renewals to a wide range of clients including: Nottingham Express Transit, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, and London Tramlink as well as a number of Major Contractors on the heavy rail network.
We have a great opportunity for x2 Supervisors to work on Metro & Rail Projects nationally. You will be responsible for: Ensure site productivity and delivery.
Implement all instructions received from Project Manager, Safety & Compliance Manager and Clients.
Organisation, allocation and control of site operatives including but not restricted to: Direct labour, sub contract labour, plant operators.
Delivery of allocated work packages in accordance with safety, quality, technical, planning and budgetary requirements.
Weekly reporting of all contractual site activities.
Accident and incident reporting and investigation
Safety Inspections and reporting.
Assist with tender and estimate preparation.
Undertake any necessary training.
Maintain good site discipline and industrial relations.
Identify staff training needs and assessment of direct reports.
Deputise for Project Manager / Construction Manager as and when required.
About you
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. You will be as comfortable managing sub-contract teams as you are managing your own team.
The candidate will also ideally have the following experience/skill set:
Demonstrable experience working within Railway industry in a similar role.
Good communication skills due to regular as interface with the client.
Confidence and ability to assert influence.
Computer literate and working knowledge in Microsoft office applications.
Strong knowledge and understanding of track standards, processes and procedures
Good communication and organisational skills.
Full driving licence If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
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Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
